Author : Victoria Parker
Publisher : E.D.C. Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,83 MB
Release : 2000
Category : English language
ISBN : 9780746042397
Clear, simple explanations, egs, self-test puzzles, quizzes. All ages.
Author : Elspeth Summers
Publisher : Teach Yourself
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 35,24 MB
Release : 2010-06-25
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1444131095
This practical guide to spelling will help you to feel more confident by teaching you simple strategies to boost your ability. You'll learn which words are commonly misspelt and how to avoid falling into these traps. With simple rules and guidelines to follow, you'll discover when it's acceptable to misspell and when it's not, and you will finally learn how to enjoy - rather than fear - the written word. With plenty of exercises, crosswords and games to practice and perfect your skills, your spelling will never let you down again. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the authors' many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of spelling. FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
Author : Anne Betteridge
Publisher : Hodder & Stoughton
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 16,47 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780550102249
Chambers Adult Learners' Guide to Spelling is not about all those turgid 'spelling rules'. Instead, it presents a practical routine that teaches learners strategies to conquer any word they find difficult and learn it for life. This new edition comes in a handy, more accessible format. The two-colour text is clearly and spaciously laid out, and plentiful examples, activities and illustrations reinforce the skills being learned.
Author : Shelley Galloway Sabga
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 20,15 MB
Release : 2008-12-17
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1605507601
Is it "i before e except after c"? Or is it the other way around? Let's face it, most children struggle with spelling. But now they have a fun and easy way to learn all the tips and tricks to spell with confidence. With this book, kids will: Learn basic spelling rules, like "change y to i and add es." Understand punctuation, capitalization, and other technical parts of spelling. Pick up helpful tricks, like putting words into songs and rhymes. Learn fun games and exercises to practice spelling. Study spelling lists to master even the toughest words. And more! Along with 30 fun-filled puzzles and activities, this book offers children, parents, and teachers all the tools they need to buzz with spelling success!
Author : Peter H. Reynolds
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 14,25 MB
Release : 2018-01-30
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 133825717X
From the beloved bestselling creator of The Dot and our own Happy Dreamer comes an inspiring story about the transformative and profound power of words. Some people collect stamps.Some people collect coins.Some people collect art.And Jerome?Jerome collected words . . . In this extraordinary new tale from Peter H. Reynolds, Jerome discovers the magic of the words all around him -- short and sweet words, two-syllable treats, and multisyllable words that sound like little songs. Words that connect, transform, and empower. From the creator of The Dot and Happy Dreamer comes a celebration of finding your own words -- and the impact you can have when you share them with the world.
Author : Ida Ehrlich
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 587 pages
File Size : 49,49 MB
Release : 2005-08-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 1416523820
LEARNING NEW WORDS IS AS EASY AS ONE, TWO, THREE! • RECOGNIZE the keys to the English language, the basic units from which all words are made • FOLLOW clear examples of how the key explains a word's origin and meaning -- or how it combines with other keys to create new words • BUILD your word power with practical exercises to expand and integrate your knowledge, without memorization Why enroll in an expensive course when everything you need to increase your vocabulary is at your fingertips? With this tested step-by-step method, you can instantly understand and retain thousands of words -- even words you have never seen before. By examining the building blocks of all words, a basic skill you already use every day without realizing it, you can unlock the meaning behind any word. A strong vocabulary is essential for academic and career success, greater self-confidence in speaking and writing, and improved reading comprehension. Master the secrets of increased word power with Instant Vocabulary!
Author : Judy Arden
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,33 MB
Release : 2023-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780857479853
The Boost Spelling Skills series provides strategies to improve primary school pupils' spelling skills, making them more confident readers and writers. Teaching children to spell is essential if we want them to become confident writers. Good spellers can write more fluently, as they donʼt have to pause to consider how each word should be spelt. Furthermore, children with good spelling skills are more likely to make adventurous vocabulary choices and be better at reading. The books will boost childrenʼs spelling skills by providing them with strategies to help them spell and read unfamiliar words, including breaking down words by syllables, memory joggers and using rhyming patterns. Targeted dictation exercises provide opportunity for reinforcement and consolidation. This book, Boost Spelling Skills Book 2 will help teachers to introduce and reinforce spelling skills needed to successfully learn and use the words in the National Curriculum spelling list for Years 3 and 4. It is designed for use in lower Key Stage 2 but can also be used by older pupils who find spelling challenging.
Author : John J Fulford
Publisher :
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 35,23 MB
Release : 2012-04-24
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780983187219
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO ENGLISH SPELLING RULES is the most complete and detailed guide to English spelling rules ever written. Most people consider English spelling to be an intimidating tangle but John Fulford easily and carefully leads the reader through the linguistic maze and proves that there is a great deal of logic to English spelling. Written for the layperson, the book explains all and every spelling problem with plentiful examples and illuminating comments. The reader learns when to use a single or a double l. When to use the diphthongs oy and oi, and the difference between the "shuns" tion, sion, cion, tian, cian, xion, ssion, sian. And there's plenty more! THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO ENGLISH SPELLING RULES is the 'Must Have' book for every teacher, editor and writer, as well as an extraordinarily valuable aid for parents and for foreign students learning English.
Author : Adam Gadsby
Publisher :
Page : 1668 pages
File Size : 17,49 MB
Release : 2001
Category : English language
ISBN : 9780582456419
A full picture of English as used in 2001, this comprehensive guide to written and spoken English has been updated with a new words section and colour headwords.
Author : Violet Brand
Publisher : Brand Books
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 24,89 MB
Release : 1986-12-01
Category : English language
ISBN : 9781904421108
Aimed at the older student, this text has been developed to identify and rectify the problem areas with word recognition and word families. The dictation passages help to remediate and straighten. The book can be used with the Spelling Made Easy series and also as an individual exercise.
